Will Pep Guardiola become the new Brazil manager?
Rumours suggest the former Barcelona boss is being lined up to replace Mano Menezes
Alex Blower:
No, Pep Guardiola has been ruled out as the potential successor to the recently fired Mano Menezes, with Brazil FA president Jose Marin stating that they are unlikely to hire a non-Brazilian coach.
“I find it hard (to believe) that Brazil’s next coach will be a foreign,” he told the Terra website.
“I have the greatest respect for Guardiola, but Brazil has won all of its five World Cups with Brazilian coaches. I haven’t talk to any (possible coaches) yet. I’m waiting for the end of Brasileirao. A decision might be made in January, in which case I will talk to reporters in a press conference and announce the new coach.
“The next coach must have an adequate profile to lead Brazil to its top goal, which is winning the 2014 World Cup.”